Mountaintown Creek Ws Str # 2 dam
Mountaintown Creek Ws Str # 2
Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 2, also known as Hill's Lake Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Gilmer, Georgia. Built in 1961 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet and has a length of 400 feet, providing flood risk reduction along Mountaintown Creek. With a storage capacity of 1630 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5700 acres, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
Despite its important role in flood risk reduction, Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 2 has been assessed to have a high hazard potential and poor condition as of the last inspection in 2016. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not clearly defined, posing a moderate risk level. With the dam being uncontrolled in terms of spillway and outlet gates, there is a pressing need for enhanced monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this critical water resource infrastructure.
As climate change continues to amplify the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the resilience of structures like Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 2 becomes increasingly vital. With the dam being state-regulated and inspected, there is an opportunity for proactive measures to be implemented to address the identified risks and improve the overall condition of the dam. Collaboration between the relevant agencies and stakeholders is essential to safeguarding the surrounding community and the environment from the potential impacts of dam failure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mountaintown Creek Ws Str # 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coosawattee River Near Ellijay | 247 cfs | → |
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 140 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 4 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 24 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 245 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River At Carters | 618 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mountaintown Creek Ws Str # 2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway
- Jacks River Fields Campground
- Jacks River Fields
- Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground
- Lake Conasauga Overflow
- Lake Conasauga Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
Track Mountaintown Creek Ws Str # 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Mountaintown Creek Ws Str # 2
Where does the data for Mountaintown Creek Ws Str # 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mountaintown Creek Ws Str # 2.